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Capgemini’s evolution and adoption of digital and cloud has resulted in growth for the consultancy company, according to industry analyst firm, Technology Business Research (TBR).

According to TBR senior analyst, Elitsa Bakalova, Capgemini’s strategic shift towards new technology such as the cloud and digital - dubbed "the new" - has resulted in the company hoisting up its year-on-year revenue.

Specifically, these technologies collectively accounted for 30 per cent of the global IT consulting company's revenue in 2016, up from 22 per cent the year before.

According to TBR, its strategic technology partners and emerging partner ecosystem, is and will be a driving force for the company’s shift to “the new.”

“The company positions [itself] as a digital transformation partner for large enterprises in select sectors, such as consumer products and retail, automotive and financial services, and applies its management consulting and technology capabilities to connect digital and legacy IT for clients,” Bakalova and fellow TBA professional services senior analysts, Sebastian Lagana, wrote in a report.

With Capgemini formalising a global network of Applied Innovation Exchanges (AIEs) in early 2016 to act as a platform for clients’ cloud adoption and digital transformation and initiatives, Capgemini and its ecosystem network have identified new opportunities and generated solutions that address clients’ specific business challenges as they move to digital using frameworks, tools and insights, the analysts suggested.

“There are multiple benefits for Capgemini from having such a network. Capgemini expands its share of wallet with clients, adding opportunities around new areas such as digital and cloud,” the authors mentioned.

“The company builds relationships with clients and with its partner ecosystem, and develops its pipeline of deals, driving growth opportunities," the report stated.

"The facilities enable Capgemini to showcase its value, increase visibility of its capabilities, and potentially attract talent from its ties with the ecosystem."

According to the TBR analysts, Capgemini has also been working closely with technology players to enhance its portfolio and accelerate its expansion in “the new".

Its partnership with IBM in Cognitive Internet of Things (IoT), with Pega in Smart Processes Driven Digital Enterprise, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and VMware in hybrid cloud, and with Pivotal and Microsoft Azure in cloud-native apps were highlighted as examples.

“Truly transformative digital engagements often begin with a consultative element, with Capgemini and peers seeking to define what is possible for clients that may have a high-level understanding about how digital can help evolve business models or functions, yet require a partner to help define specifically what types of technologies can generate “quick wins” in support of an iterative transformation approach,” the authors said.

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